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Should I get a new couch2007-11-25 12:25:51

We just renovated our basement family room. We removed the panelling, painted the walls, installed expensive laminate flooring, new light fixtures, currently adding baseboard, window/door trim. The problem is that the couch that is supposed to go in that room has been taken over by my cat, she has been peeing on it. I washed the cushions in the bathtub with laundry detergent, bleach, and water, but I think it will take forever to dry, and I think it still smells like urine. I also sprayed it with Nature's Miracle and Febreeze. If the cushions ever dry, should I keep the couch? Or buy a new one? The couch is a sofabed, in great condition.

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I would contact the SPCA and see if they can check it for a urinary tract infection. It could be a medical problem. As for the couch, I would replace it and keep the cat out of your new family room. Good luck.

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yea

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man that smell is hard to get out, with all the work your doing it might be worth it in invest in the sofa too.

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If it doesn't smell any more and it drys then keep it. But go to a pet store and buy a spry that will deter the cat from peeing on it again. I had the same problem with my cat and the sprays work, the only draw back is that you have to keep spraying it at least once a week. Even if you get a new couch the cat will pee on it unless you teach it that your couch is not a litter box. ( This is the exact reason why I don't have cats any more)